Last 3 months headlines – Page 771
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Magic circle firm to take on four from on-the-brink KWM
Allen & Overy says it is ‘pleased to help at difficult time’.
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EU patent court set to open in December
Preparatory committee to press ahead with opening schedule following UK’s announcement.
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Access to EU legal institutions on Law Society’s Brexit wishlist
Rights of audience in Court of Justice of European Union among the sector’s priorities, Chancery Lane says.
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Tribunal backs judges in pensions dispute
Government’s transitional provisions amount to unlawful age discrimination, employment tribunal rules.
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Immigration judge enraged by law firm’s ‘blackmail’
Counsel warned that it is not their duty to defend instructing solicitors who have failed to conduct cases properly.
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Employment tribunal penalties falling short
Business minister admits that just £17,704 has been paid in financial penalties since they were enabled in April 2014.
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City solicitors help keep law centre afloat
The City of London Solicitors’ Company has pledged £30,000 over three years to help support a dedicated debt advice worker at Haringey Law Centre.
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Brexit to hit UK M&A activity in 2017, global firm predicts
Baker McKenzie forecasts slow year before 'notable upswing' in 2018.
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Denial: Penguin suit
Film portrayal of David Irving libel action breaks new ground for Hollywood.
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Memory lane
Should the Law Society be encouraged to take an urgent initiative, bearing in mind the rapid growth of the internet?
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Law Society concern over ‘ghost’ solicitor compliance
The Law Society has voiced concern at new government requirements to tackle the issue of ‘ghost’ duty solicitors, following the latest deadline in the procurement process for criminal legal aid contracts. ‘Ghosts’ are solicitors whose details are used to obtain duty solicitor slots but who do not carry out the ...
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Profits tumble 32% at leading claims management company
First4Lawyers posts second successive year of falling turnover as it diversifies away from PI.
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SRA removes practice curbs on former Blavo & Co directors
London-headquartered firm was shut down by the regulator in October 2015.
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Slaughter and May considering applications from KWM trainees
Top firms say they are sympathetic to plight of King & Wood Mallesons trainees.
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Lawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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Top-60 law firm goes flexible after finding desks left empty
Browne Jacobson says one in five staff members work remotely, but it wants 'mogility' proportion to rise.
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HSF becomes second UK firm to get Malaysia licence
Kuala Lumpur office to open in May this year.
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Bolton Council admits mistake over ‘secret’ Asons grant
Chief executive of Bolton Council answers questions over £300,000 emergency powers grant to law firm.